Pesto Chicken Low-carb Broccoli Parmesan Cups

Pesto Chicken Low-carb Broccoli Parmesan Cups

Recipe by Julie Klink from tasty.co

Snacks 30 Mins.

Ingredients

12

12 servings

  • 2 cups broccoli floret
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup pesto
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomato, halved
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • In a food processor add the broccoli, Parmesan, 1 clove of garlic, 1egg and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Pulse until mixture forms a dough like texture, about 2 minutes.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of the broccoli mixture and press into a well greased muffin tin. Form the mixture into a cup, making the bottom and sides ½-inches (1 cm) thick.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy and the bottom is firm.
  • Cool the broccoli cups. Once cooled, remove from the muffin tin.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet medium heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden on all sides.
  • Add the pesto and stir to combine. Remove from the heat.
  • Fill the broccoli Parmesan cups with the pesto chicken. Top with slices of tomatoes and basil.
  • Broccoli Parmesan Cups can be stored up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven.
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 12 servings

  • Calories: 189
  • Carbohydrate: 4g
  • Fat: 13g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Sugar: 1g

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